Author: Pammy RiggsPublisher: John Wiley & SonsISBN: 1119994187Size: 27.91 MBFormat: PDF, ePub, DocsView: 4994Download
Practical how-to advice for keeping chickens "For me, raising chickens, for eggs and meat, has been one of the most enjoyable aspects of our family farm. I am a great admirer of "chicken whisperer" Pammy Riggs, and with her two co-authors she has produced an admirably thorough guide to enjoying the pleasures and avoiding the pitfalls of keeping chickens. Get the book, and take the feathery plunge!" - Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall Keeping Chickens For Dummies provides you with an introduction to all aspects of keeping chickens, from constructing a hutch to the correct feeding regime. It offers expert advice straight from the River Cottage ‘Chicken Whisperer', so whether you're looking to raise chickens for eggs, meat, or just the entertainment value and fun - Keeping Chickens For Dummies is the perfect place to start. Keeping Chickens For Dummies: Shows you how to keep chickens in different conditions Offers guidance on choosing and purchasing chickens Gives great step-by-step advice on constructing the right housing Provides expert advice on how to feed and care for your chickens

Author: Timothy TrippPublisher: Speedy Publishing LLCISBN: 1683688511Size: 14.62 MBFormat: PDF, ePubView: 6580Download
There are many people who dream of raising their own food, not only for the satisfaction in doing so but because it can be much healthier. Rather than start with large livestock, chickens are a very good way to ease yourself into raising your own meat. They are less labor intensive than sheep, cattle, or pigs and take much less land to thrive on. Chickens are a good way to introduce yourself to raising your own livestock. They are small and with and poultry is said to be healthier than red meat or pork. Even if you just want fresh eggs, raising chickens can be very rewarding and even entertaining.

Author: Sara CornellPublisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformISBN: 9781539908418Size: 14.85 MBFormat: PDF, ePub, MobiView: 5007Download
If you have ever contemplated the idea of getting involved in chicken farming, then this is the book that is going to make a huge difference. From guiding you through the process of setting up your own coop, to choosing the correct breeds, how to care for them and so much more, this guide will allow you to turn the chicken farming concept into something concrete. It used to be believed that this was only something that was done in the countryside, but that is no longer the case. Instead, individuals even in cities are making full use of small spare pieces of ground in their own back yard and converting them into their own small chicken farm. You will learn more about the space that you need and everything to do with getting those eggs to hatch and even how they are produced in the first place. The art of successful chicken farming does not involve some family secrets being passed down the generations. It is also no longer the domain of those individuals with vast yards or fields where the hens or chickens can roam free. Instead, anybody can be in a position to have their own chickens even if you are in the middle of suburbia. Throughout the course of this book, you are going to be surprised at just how little specialist knowledge you require in order to be a success . You will learn that it does not take as much as you thought to get started and that is often the huge advantage of chicken farming that is generally overlooked. Also, it was often felt that chicken farming was a difficult thing to do, but that is simply not true. Furthermore, there is no need for you to spend a considerable sum of money with chickens costing as little as $5 and if you have some basic DIY skills, then building the coop also does not have to break the bank either. In other words, this is a hobby or pastime that is not only fun and exciting with an excellent payload thanks to that flock of chickens, but you need next to nothing in order to get yourself launched. With bullet points for each chapter that recaps the main issues covered in the preceding pages, you will be able to gather together a snapshot of the most important things that you really should get to know when it comes to looking after your own chickens at home. Indeed, even after reading the entire book, you know that you are able to just go back to those key points making it easier for you to then recall the information contained within that chapter. In addition, you will be able to take advantage of an extensive chapter dedicated entirely to the various diseases and health issues that you really must look out for. Also, you will be taught some basic home remedies that could make a difference but, at the same time, also made aware of those moments where getting a vet involved is the only possible conclusion that you can reach. Looking after the welfare of your flock will always be your primary concern, so being armed with the key information that makes this so much easier for you will always be welcomed. Throughout the the book, you will see that there is nothing to be afraid of and that chicken farming can be an enthralling hobby and that does not even include the constant supply of eggs that you will be able to get. This is a book for absolute beginners . Those individuals that have, up until this point, never dared to take that step forward and actually put their chicken farming plans into action. Raising chicken, chicken keeping, Poultry farming, Backyard chickens, Chicken coops, Chicken breeds,

Author: Helena MendozaPublisher: Independently PublishedISBN: 9781726867085Size: 65.95 MBFormat: PDF, ePub, DocsView: 7563Download
RAISING CHICKENS EASY GUIDE FOR BEGINNERS Raising Chickens in the backyard has proved to be one of the favorite hobby or profession for most people. However, to be Successful, you have to learn the basic Principles and Guidelines which must be followed to get efficient results. Irrespective of the kind and age of chickens you are dealing with. In short, this book is a complete guideline and the result of my six years of chicken raising experience for anyone who wants to get an efficient result in this field. Just act as advised in this book and that would be all for best Poultry Experience. This book will guide you to Fruitful results in this regards. You will get to know about. Recommended breeds to raise in the backyard Equipment which you must have Food Requirements for best results Chicken behavior issues How to protect your chickens from predators And many more You can start Raising Chickens in your Backyard once you adhere to the guide in this book Simply click the orange

Author: Bonnie Jo ManionPublisher: John Wiley & SonsISBN: 1118612876Size: 33.64 MBFormat: PDF, ePub, DocsView: 7226Download
Maintain a beautiful garden with chickens? Easy. Chickens are great gardening assistants, with lots of benefitsfor a home garden and landscape—from soil-building tomanaging pests and weeds. Home gardens can be great chickenhabitats if designed well, and Gardening with Free-RangeChickens For Dummies provides a plain-English guide withstep-by-step guidance for creating a gorgeous chicken-friendlylandscape that helps the chickens and the garden thrive. Gardening with Free-Range Chicken For Dummies offersguidance and step-by-step instructions for designing andimplementing a host of different chicken garden plans. Plus, you'llget detailed information on the best plants and landscapingmaterials for your chicken garden (and the ones to avoid), seasonalconsiderations, attractive fencing options, predator and pestcontrol, and much more. An excellent supplement to Raising Chickens For Dummiesand Building Chicken Coops For Dummies A plain-English guide with step-by-step guidance for creating achicken garden Advice on how to manage chickens while maintaining a beautifulgarden If you're looking for step-by-step advice on building a chickengarden, Gardening with Free-Range Chickens For Dummies hasyou covered.

Author: Lisa BondPublisher: SB BooksISBN:Size: 77.78 MBFormat: PDF, ePubView: 5669Download
What came first, the chicken or the egg? It is obviously the chicken, right? I mean, where would an egg come from if it were not laid by a chicken? So the chicken had to have come first. Now I hear your anger, there is no need to shout. You are asking me where the chicken came from and I will answer your question in the very next sentence. The chicken came from an egg. I hear you breathe a sigh of relief as if you have won the argument. I can see the slight smile on your face as you believe yourself to have won the argument but this is not so, for you see, the egg which you are so happy about had to have come from a chicken. So, obviously, the chicken came first. Now that we have established that, we can get on to the content of this book. You are here to learn everything you need to know about raising backyard chickens. The question which will no doubt be on your mind is, why would I want to raise backyard chickens? The answer to this question is, why not? The most obvious benefit of raising chickens in your own backyard is the eggs. Most laying hens will lay an egg every day or two. If you were to have three chickens in your backyard then you could expect to have up to three eggs every day. These humble little eggs will be the best eggs which you have ever tasted. They will be more flavorful than the eggs you would buy in the store and more colorful than the rising sun. If you are raising backyard chickens then there is a good chance that you are composting in your backyard too. If you are not then these little-feathered beasts will take care of your table scraps and turn it into some of the best compost known to man (and woman). The chickens will also take care of the bugs and other small animals which may roam into your yard. When they have processed these scraps or bugs, they will poop all over your lawn (or wherever else you have put them. This compost poop will help your plants and flowers grow like nothing else. We all love the smell of freshly cut grass but the time saved by not having to mow your lawn will more than make up for that. Let them roam free on your lawn and they will trim it for you. As an added bonus, you do not even need to pay them.

Author: Julie GauthierPublisher: John Wiley & SonsISBN: 1118460960Size: 32.53 MBFormat: PDFView: 3990Download
Everything you need to care for and keep happy, healthychickens With directives on diagnosing and treating sick or ailingchickens, as well as general information on how to keep chickens inpeak condition, Chicken Health For Dummies is your go-toguide on how to best care for and keep chickens. Inside, you'll get everything you need to know about chickenhealth and wellness: an encyclopedia full of common andnot-so-common diseases, injuries, symptoms, and cures that chickenowners may encounter. Chicken Health For Dummies provideschicken owners with one handy, all-encompassing resource. Helps you identify potential hazards and signs of ill health inyour chicken Shows you how to properly examine chickens to identify andisolate potential health issues before they spread to the rest ofthe flock An encyclopedia full of common and uncommon diseases, injuries,symptoms, and cures for chickens Chicken Health For Dummies joins Raising Chickens ForDummies and Building Chickens Coops For Dummies to roundout the For Dummies reference library as a must-have resource forboth rural and urban chicken owners.

Author: Gail DamerowPublisher: Storey PublishingISBN: 1603424695Size: 43.95 MBFormat: PDFView: 7424Download
A guide to raising one chicken or one hundred. It features topics from starting a backyard flock to putting eggs on the table.